Stephen Zelenka | Executive Producer
Emmy award winning producer Stephen Zelenka has over 45 years extensive experience as an executive producer specializing in creative direction for television, film and live event production, digital media, former artist manager, record company and music publishing executive.
Mr. Zelenka has worked directly with such artists and entities as The Who, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Rod Stewart, Paul McCartney, Muse, Annie Lennox, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, David Bowie, Neil Diamond, Pink Floyd, Duran Duran, The Cure, and many others. The Olympic Committee, The National Democratic Committee, ABC, NBC, FOX, MTV, Viacom, Shanghai Media Group Amazon Music, Youtube, The NFL, CBS Sports, Entravision, VICE, Dick Clark Productions, Live Nation, Universal Studios, Universal Music Group, Lionsgate, RTKL, Forest City, RYKO / Warner Brothers, Benetton, PepsiCo, Abobe, McDonalds, Samsung,Time Warner & NIKE.
Projects have included: Olympic Opening & Closing Ceremonies in Barcelona, Los Angeles & Boston Democratic Conventions, Clinton / Kerry Campaigns, The Who's “Tommy” stage production, Pink Floyd "The Wall" Berlin, San Francisco Emporium, American Center For Food Wine & The Arts, (COPIA), ET Back To The Future & Backdraft attractions, The Pope’s visit to Los Angeles, Universal Studios CityWalk project, California Science Center, Good Morning America, The Emmy Awards, The Grammy Awards, The Academy Awards ,The SAG Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Live Earth, Governors Ball, Electric Daisy Carnival, Jazz Fest, New Orleans, ComicCon channel, Jimmy Kimmel Music Live, etc.
Scott Duncan |
VP, Finance & Strategic Partnerships
Scott Duncan brings over 30 years of experience in media, having contributed to the development, financing, production, marketing, and distribution of more than 50 film and television projects.
Since joining Straight Up Studios in 2017, Scott has led financing, production, and distribution across music and sports portfolios. He now oversees the financing and operationalization of the company's Cascade and Real Machine ventures, working at the intersection of media and technology to build strategic partnerships and drive growth.
Over the past two years alone, Scott has structured over $1 billion in strategic partnerships and funds across media, entertainment, and adjacent verticals.
Tan Zvirawa |
Executive Producer, Capital Team
With a legal background and expertise in complex capital and tax instruments, Tristan works on the capital team converting institutional interest into committed capital. Tan focuses on parter acquisition and contracted revenue.
Christian Themistocleous |
Executive Producer, Capital Team
Bringing deep experience in both production and strategic growth in media, Christian leads capital strategy team for Cascade.
Sarah Sims |
VP, Operations
Sarah has a dual mandate of: 1. Operationalizing Straight Up Studios’ ventures across SUS, Real Machine, Cascade; and 2. Leading the teams of Creative Directors, Directors, Line Producers & production staff needed across all portfolios.